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Groth, A. (2011, June 19). 19 amazing ways CEO Howard Schultz saved Starbucks. Business Insider. Retrieved from http://www.businessinsider.com/howard-schultz-turned-starbucks-around-2011-6?op=1
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Coffee-related merchandise Offered: 1982 Howard Schultz joins the team as Director of Marketing and Operations 1983 Schultz visits Italy, where he gains a passion for Italian-style coffee houses. 1984 Starbucks tests out Schultz's coffeehouse idea in Seattle and serves the first Starbucks Caffe Latte. 1987 With help from investors, Schultz buys out Starbucks and becomes its CEO.
Starbucks has a total of 17 stores. 1988 Starbucks begins offering health insurance benefits to part-time employees who are eligible. Starbucks has a total of 33 stores. 1996 Starbucks goes global, opening its first store outside the U.S., in Japan. 2000 Schultz leaves his position as CEO and becomes the company's Chief Global Strategist. Starbucks has a total of 3,501 stores. 2005 2008 CEO Orin Smith retires. Jim Donald becomes the new CEO of Starbucks. Howard Schultz resumes his position as CEO of Starbucks and begins making changes. Starbucks has a total of 16,680 stores. Starbucks financial outlook declines; its stock price drops. Present
Began 2012 with 17,003 stores worldwide (Statistic, 2012) (Starbucks, 2010) (Starbucks, 2010) (Certner, 2012) (Starbucks, 2010) (Starbucks, 2010) (Starbucks, 2010) (Starbucks, 2010) (Starbucks, 2010) (Starbucks, 2010) (Starbucks, 2010) (Starbucks, 2010) (Starbucks, 2010) (Starbucks, 2010) (Starbucks, 2010) (Seaford, Culp, & Brooks, 2012) (Seaford, Culp, & Brooks, 2012) (Seaford, Culp, & Brooks, 2012) 1971 When Schultz became proprietor and CEO in 1987, he envisioned it becoming the customer's "Third Place" away from home and work, offering high-end coffee in a relaxing atmosphere. The company had gotten away from that vision, but since 2008, they have sought to renew it. (Seaford, Culp, & Brooks, 2012) "Passion--not ownership or empire--drives Schultz's involvement in some of Starbucks's day-to-day operations." (Meyers, 2005, p. 49) Benevolence to Employees Healthcare benefits to part-time employees
Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 13 years in a row (Kim, 2011) In 2008, the company began to falter financially. Schultz, who had given up his role as CEO in 2000 to become the company's Chief Global Strategist, once again took the reigns as Starbucks' Chief Executive Officer. (Statistic, 2012) Schultz brought change with him. Change Strategies: Invest in customers and employees, rather than cut back Enacted customer loyalty programs (Saporito, 2012) Made technological advances (Saporito, 2012) Became more selective about where to open new stores (Saporito, 2012) COMMUNICATION In 2008, Schultz shut down stores across the U.S. for three hours to retrain employees (Schultz & Gordon, 2011) Although it costed the company $6 million dollars, Schultz insisted, "How could it be wrong to invest in our people?" (Schultz & Gordon, 2011) It was seen as a symbolic gesture that made employees more emotionally attached to the company. (Schultz & Gordon, 2011) Schultz made phone call to store to personally ask how things were going (Groth, 2011) (Groth, 2011) Launched a major advertising campaign-- something Starbucks had not done previously. (Groth, 2011) Increased the company's presence in social media and re-created the company's website (Groth, 2011) Schultz invited the public to email him directly
He immediately received 5,000 messages Effectiveness of Change Financially, the changes appear to be successful Starbucks is the largest coffee chain in the world The first quarter of 2012 was a record quarter, with total net revenues increasing by 16% (Starbucks, 2012) Starbucks began 2012 with a total of 17,003 stores worldwide, with 10,787 of those stores in the U.S. (Statistic, 2012)
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Whoa, 2015 is off to a busy start! You won't have any shortage of things to do this month.
Youth Mentoring Day at the Massachusetts State House. Partners for Youth with Disabilities will be one of four mentoring organizations highlighted at Youth Mentoring Day at the Massachusetts State House at 10am-1pm on Thursday, January 22nd! There'll be food, activities, speeches by legislators, and a presentation featuring one of our very own matches. Admission is free, but attendees are required to RSVP online. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Megan Carthon at firstname.lastname@example.com.
WGBH High School Quiz Show. Join the studio audience for Season 6 of WGBH's award-winning High School Quiz Show between January 24th and February 2nd! On the show, 16 Massachusetts high schools compete in a head-to-head academic competition. Tapings are a fun activity for families, a great way to support local schools, and an exciting opportunity to see behind-the-scenes at WGBH. Reserve your seats now!
See "Selma" in the theaters for free. African-American business leaders in Boston have pooled resources to raise $110,000 to provide free admission for 11,000 students to attend the historically significant movie, Selma. The target audiences for these screenings are 7th, 8th and 9th graders – but other students in the general age range will be admitted. Accompanying adults will also be admitted for free. Find out which Boston theaters are playing "Selma."
Hot Chocolate Hunt. When in doubt, take your mentor or mentee on a hot chocolate tour around Boston! Try some mint-nutella hot chocolate, salted caramel white hot chocolate, or aztec hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows. You know you want to.
Taza Chocolate Tour. And you know you also want to go on a tour of Taza Chocolate Factory in Somerville! Learn how Taza makes its delicious Mexican-style dark chocolate and try samples for the cheap price of $6.
The Sports Museum. Huge sports fan? Check out The Sports Museum at TD Garden! They're open every day from 10am-4pm except for holidays and TD sports events. You can see the ball that changed history, the shoes that gave the Pats their first Super Bowl title, and more!
Sensory-friendly showing of "Paddington." On January 24th, AMC presents a sensory-friendly showing of "Paddington"! Auditoriums will have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to dance, walk, shout or sing. Local AMC theaters include: Braintree, Burlington, Framingham, Methuen, Tyngsboro.
Skate Night at Roller World. Roller World in Saugus hosts Skate Night every Friday from 3 to 11 p.m. and every Saturday from noon to 11 p.m. It's about $8.50 per person ($7.50 if you arrive before 6 p.m.). What are you waiting for? Put those roller blades on and whizz around the rink!
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It's incredibly rare to see characters with disabilities in mainstream fiction. They are a minority group that is routinely overlooked, and even if a book does include a character that has a disability, the character generally falls into one of a few cliches: either their disability is used as a source of inspiration, as the character struggles all book long to "overcome" their disability and succeed despite it, or (and this is quite common in sci-fi and fantasy) their disability is used as a source of magical power or ability. While the first trope is tired and falls into the "inspiration porn" trap, the second one is a cop out that cheapens the impact of having a character with a disability, as the author can easily ignore any actual limitations or challenges that disability would cause. They may not have use of their legs, but who needs legs when you can fly?
Lock In by John Scalzi is one of the first mainstream books that I've read that attempts to break free from both of these cliches. Set in the near-future, the premise of the book is that a new disease has swept over the Earth and infected nearly everyone at one point or another. In most people, the disease is akin to a bad case of the flu and they recover, but in a small percentage of the population, it causes "lock in" — a condition where the person is completely paralyzed but their mental faculties remain intact. So over the course of a few years, there are millions upon millions of people that have become locked into their bodies, and the world is forced to adapt to meet the needs of this new segment of the population.
The book's protagonist is a young
man adult* that is locked in, and the plot touches upon so many aspects of life with a disability: the stresses of finding accommodations, starting a new job, dealing with discrimination, living independently, and managing your own healthcare needs. Through the lens of this fictional illness, Scalzi also shines a light on many of the big questions and debates around disabilities, identities, and disability rights that are so relevant today. And he does this while telling a seat-gripping thriller that won't put you down until the last page.
*Thank you to the comments below for clarifying that the main character's gender is never specified. Whoops, I'm showing my own biases!
Scalzi's protagonist is one the best examples I've ever read of a character with a disability. They are empowered and strong, and their disability never becomes a crutch, object of sympathy, or plot device. It's simply a part of who they are, and they have to work with their own limitations and strengths as they unravel the mystery at the heart of the novel. I'm not sure if it was Scalzi's intention or not, but in Lock In, he has taken a stand against the historical cliches of disabled people and created a character that is fresh, new, and very, very welcome.
For another take on Lock In from a disability perspective, check out David Perry's review over at The Huffington Post.


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Metformin (Glucophage)
I am starting this and I was wondering if you had taken it did it work for you and what the results were. It is used to treat diabetes and help people with diabetes loose weight.
Metformin (Glucophage)
Aut Viam Inveniam Aut Faciam, which means "Either I will find a way or I will make one."
yes, i took it for awhile, it never worked at all for me. good luck getting it here in the soo to help with weight loss though. i had to get a specialist from toronto to rx it for me. in the soo it was strictly for patients with diabetes. i have heard that it works for others though, i guess it just depends on individual traits. i read all about it on a pcos boars and saw the specialist in toronto for pcos.
My Grandma takes it... it seems to work just fine for her diabetes... as far as weight loss, I don't know, she's already a healthy weight, not sure why she would be on it if it is effective in loosing weight...
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Aut Viam Inveniam Aut Faciam, which means "Either I will find a way or I will make one."
it does help, the idea is, it regulates(or helps with diet changes) to regulate your sugar levels so you don't get the drop in blood sugar that causes people to over eat, like I said it helps...it is not a miracle drug.
p.s. Good Luck and I do hope it works, all the best to you(and Merry Christmas)
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its really hard with pcos. i just found it impossible to loose weight (that and i high dose of antidepressants) you are lucky to have a dr. here that will give you a script for metformin, who is your doc?
Dr beduhn. We have tried other stuff to help but it wasn't helping. This is like the last hope thing. I am not expecting miracles but I hope it helps. It is very frustrating to work your ass off only to not see any change at all.
Aut Viam Inveniam Aut Faciam, which means "Either I will find a way or I will make one."
It is such a difficult life long struggle....there should be more options for help. Good Luck to you, I hope it helps.
Whimsical and Determined!
Has anyone with pcos found stuff that worked for them? Anything? I am willing to try almost anything.
Aut Viam Inveniam Aut Faciam, which means "Either I will find a way or I will make one."
i wish i could remember the site i went to a board for pcos. i found so much support there. i remember some saying alpha liopoic (sp) acid maybe helped. i still take that because its good for you. basicially the only thing that worked for me was weight loss surgery.
now, the pcos specialist in toronto said i wasnt a true pcos. i had most of the symptoms or side effects, but i didnt have the facial hair. i have the baldness! unfortunatly. he said that the infeterility and facial hair were the main things, and also that string of pearls type of cysts. i have big honkin coconut sized cysts, but again, the typical one is the string of pearls.
when you have some time, just search for discussion boards for pcos sufferers till you find one that you like. i really connected with some wonderful people and it helped me understand what was going on.
i know about trying so hard. joining a gym and giving it my all 5 days a week, perfect food plan and following it. feeling better, but when you see that you havent lost an inch or a pound after a few months it is so discouraging. then i would fall of the wagon for awhile and try it all again.
the surgery not only makes your stomach smaller and bypasses some intestine, but it changes your hormones and everything. i was so worried that even with the surgery i would not be able to loose weight, but i did. anyway, dont get me wrong, im not pushing it, im just saying it was the only thing for me.
Yes I have the string of pearl type cysts and all the other lovely symptoms that go along with pcos. I have had a few cysts the size of oranges burst on me and put me in the hosptal for a few days. With the way my hormones are they are suprised that I actually got pregnant and held onto it. The doctos kept telling me to prepair to lose the baby because of the drugs i was taking for hormones.
Aut Viam Inveniam Aut Faciam, which means "Either I will find a way or I will make one."
congratulations on the baby! that is a wonder of wonder. several of the women i met on the forum went the adoption route to have children. arent the symptoms just lovely. i did feel better talking with others going through the same things.
My MIL takes it, she's type 2 diabetic, been on it for years. Never knew it was used to aid weight loss though. She's only stated to lose weight lately as she is really really watching what she eats. And her sugar levels still drop down.
I always understood it was used to help your sugar levels much the same way insulin does for a type 1 diabetic, no?
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i think 'they' found that some people with certian type of insulin resistance may respond to metformin to help with weight loss. it was not very widely recognized 10 years ago.
PCOS and insulin dysfunction:
Hyperinsulinaemia, insulin resistance and impaired glucose tolerance are very common in women with PCOS, particularly in those with a body mass index (BMI = weight in kg/height in m2) greater than 30. Insulin stimulates androgen production by the ovary, which worsens most symptoms of PCOS. Suppression of androgen production does not improve insulin resistance, leading to the belief that it may be a primary cause of PCOS, at least for some women. Many propose that insulin resistant women with PCOS should be considered a distinct sub-group within the large scope of this highly variable disorder, which may have many distinct causes. Fertility seems to be particularly affected in this sub-group, most of whom will have irregular menstrual cycles and be anovulatory.
PCOS, obesity and insulin resistance:
Glucose can be converted to fat, and in the face of insulin resistance by the liver and skeletal muscle, the body creates fat with the excess glucose in the blood. What's worse, the high insulin levels associated with insulin resistance inhibit the breakdown of fat. In effect, women with insulin resistance gain weight easily and lose it with difficulty. Therefore, overweight women with PCOS usually have a real metabolic reason for their weight problems, and obesity is seen in 40-60% of such women. Many lean women with this disorder admit to working very hard to maintain normal weight. Both obesity and insulin resistance are thought to have a genetic basis, although the genetic effects of both can be modified by lifestyle choices (see below). Also, these conditions are not exclusive to women with PCOS, but the elevated androgens in this disorder make both conditions worse. Due to the activity of androgens, weight tends to accumulate over the abdomen rather than the hips in women with PCOS and this type of fat is highly associated with insulin resistance. It is important to note that some lean women with PCOS also demonstrate certain degrees of insulin dysfunction. Therefore women with PCOS cannot rule out insulin dysfunction if they are not obese. However, obesity in combination with insulin resistance puts one at higher risk for infertility, diabetes, and heart disease.
Aut Viam Inveniam Aut Faciam, which means "Either I will find a way or I will make one."
How much are you paying to get the Metformin covered? :O
That's nuts that you could get it prescribed for that.
I was on it when they thought I was type 2, and I'm sure it was a fair amount of money for the 500 tablets.
PM me
Cant keep a secret, if it never was a secret to start..
What most people are not aware of is that people who have diabetes (or just anyone in general really), and avoid all forms of sugar (anything that is considered carby) will lose weight without medicine, and will also find their diabetes evens out so they do not NEED medicine.
Taking diabetes medicine to lose weight sounds ridiculous IMO.
I solemnly swear that I am up to no good
"I cannot live on bread alone...the presence of my dearest Lynys sustains me" - RWGR, 2008
"I did not eat today. I do not need to eat any day, because the presence of my dearest Lynys sustains me" - Aristotle, 2014
"There are three things I've learned never to discuss with people; Religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin." - Linus Van Pelt
"If there is a god, why did he make me an atheist?" - Ricky Gervais
Ok, lets get this straight I am NOT diabetic. I am not taking this medicine to just lose weight. I am also insulin resistant which comes with having pcos. People with pcos have a hard time losing any kind of weight. I could live of green peppers for the rest of my life work out every day lift weights and not lose weight because of the way my body deals with insulin. SO for the sake of my health and because of the condition I have relying on a drug to help me with insulin which will in turn help me lose weight is necessary.
Aut Viam Inveniam Aut Faciam, which means "Either I will find a way or I will make one."
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Baylor coach Kim Mulkey is purposely keeping her 10th-ranked Lady Bears close to home in nonconference play.
The coach says the schedule allows them to grow up.
Preseason All-America point guard Odyssey Sims is the only returning starter. Two-time AP Player of the Year Brittney Griner and four other seniors from last season are gone.
Baylor opens the season at home Saturday night against Grambling State. They leave Waco only once in their 11 games before Big 12 play starts in January.
In the same early span last year, the Lady Bears played Stanford, Notre Dame, Kentucky and Tennessee — all among the nation's top seven teams to start this season.
The only team from that quartet Baylor plays in the regular season this fall is Kentucky.


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John Hanes
John Hanes has been playing drums in the Bay Area for over 30 years. From Diamonda Galas to Etta James, from Starbucks commercials to Werner Herzog's "Grizzly Man" soundtrack, from Oakland Opera Theater's production of Anthony Davis's "X, the Life and Times of Malcolm X"
to industrial rockers Chrome, John has performed and recorded with a diverse array of artists across a broad spectrum of genres. Since 2000, John has entered the world of experimental music and free improvisation, playing in a number of bay area ensembles; and electronic music, performing on laptop solo as Organ of Qwerty and in Hanes/Adams, a duo with Rova Sax Quartet's Steve Adams. A student of roots musics of all kinds, John loves a good shuffle.


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Tuesday, 30 March 2010
How To Find The Best Knee Brace For Rugby Union
How To Find The Best Rugby Knee Brace
There are so many different braces that you can find at stores and on the internet that you might get frustrated at all of your options. - We can understand this. - That is why we are going to make the process of how to find your new rugby knee brace easier. Here's how...
Answer the following questions for yourself, and then record your answers. The information you get from these questions will help you have a much better idea of what you will need to get when you go a knee brace website :
Knee Pain
Do you currently have knee pain? If so, rate it on a scale 1-10. Yes, it is possible for the pain to go up and down sometimes, depending on what you are doing, but it is probably best to take the most severe knee pain answer you have. You will see why at the end of this article...
Knee Instability
Do you currently suffer from any kind of knee instability? Again, think about when you are on and off the field. Does your knee instability fall into a mild, moderate, or severe category? The way you can determine this is by subjectively rating your instability on a scale 1-10. Many times you may feel more unstable as you are running during rugby than you do at your home while you are resting, for example. Again, at the conclusion of this article you will see why this answer really matters...
Your Budget
When it comes down to it, none of us wants to waste our hard earned money on anything! Why should you have to do that?! Think about your budget for a second. If you know that you can only spend $100 on a knee brace, for example, then the answer to this question will also help you to formulate your answer. A word to the wise. Typically, non-custom knee supports are much less costly than a custom knee support, and you will find that they essentially provide the same support. This information alone can save you over $1500.00.
Your Diagnosis
Has your doctor given you any definitive diagnosis on your knee? Such as an ACL, MCL or meniscus tear? If you know this information it will be very helpful when looking for a knee support for rugby.
Putting All This Information Together
When you compile all of your answers from each section, you will basically be able to breeze through a knee brace website. Braces are advertised based on knee instability, pain levels, diagnosis, and your budget.
The Knee Brace Shop
If you would like to take your knee stability to the next level (affordably) then visit us online today at http://www.drbraceco.com Dr. Brace Co. is an education based site, created by true brace specialists, that can provide helpful information and meaningful support for your knee. If you have questions come to our site and let us know, or call toll free 1-888-564-4888. We will respond.
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PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Theranos, Inc. today announced the appointment of William H. Foege, M.D., M.P.H., to its Board of Directors.
Dr. Foege, an epidemiologist and former director of the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has left an indelible mark on the field of global health. Recognized as the health innovator behind the successful campaign to eradicate smallpox in the 1970s, Dr. Foege received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012, the nation's highest civilian honor. He was a senior medical advisor for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation from 1999 until his retirement in 2011.
"We are proud to have Bill join our team in our mission to make actionable health information accessible to everyone at the time it matters most," said Elizabeth Holmes, Theranos' founder and CEO. Holmes added, "We believe access to affordable, real-time diagnostic information is a basic human right. As we grow, we are working to make it possible for every person to be able to afford and access diagnostic tests with very small amounts of sample and in locations through which testing was previously not accessible."
"The application of nanotechnology to laboratory diagnosis has the potential to change health care delivery while reducing costs. It is particularly exciting to consider the possibilities for revolutionizing the ability to diagnose illnesses in resource-poor areas of the world," said Dr. Foege.
After heading the Smallpox Eradication Program at the CDC, Dr. Foege was appointed director in 1977. In 1984, he co-founded the Task Force for Child Survival, a working group for WHO, UNICEF, The World Bank, United Nations Development Program, and the Rockefeller Foundation. Its success in accelerating childhood immunization led to an expansion of its mandate to address other issues that diminish the quality of life for children.
Dr. Foege joined The Carter Center in 1986 as executive director, fellow for health policy, and executive director of Global 2000. He later contributed to the Center's work as a fellow and as executive director of the Task Force for Child Survival and Development. In 1997, he joined Emory University's faculty where he is now Emeritus Presidential Distinguished Professor of International Health. Dr. Foege is also a senior fellow in the Global Health Program for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Dr. Foege joins existing Theranos Board members Elizabeth Holmes, Theranos Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; George P. Shultz; Gary Roughead; William J. Perry; Samuel Nunn; James Mattis; Richard Kovacevich; Henry A. Kissinger; William H. Frist; Riley P. Bechtel; and Sunny Balwani, Theranos President and Chief Operating Officer.
About Theranos
Headquartered in Palo Alto, Theranos, Inc. is a consumer healthcare technology company. Theranos' clinical laboratory offers comprehensive laboratory tests from samples as small as a few drops of blood at unprecedented low prices. Founded in 2003 by Elizabeth Holmes, Theranos' mission is to make actionable health information accessible to people everywhere in the world at the time it matters, enabling early detection and intervention of disease, and empowering individuals with information to live the lives they want to live. www.theranos.com


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There was lightning last night, around 10pm. Seeing the white flashes made my heart pound, probably because of the lightning storm last year. There was no thunder or rain, though, so aside from the creature that kept waking me up as it circled us throughout the night, I managed to get some sleep. I'm up and ready to go by 7am. TnT are still enjoying camp, having coffee, doing chores. We agree to meet at the road the leads to Casa de Luna.
The trail is like a twisty sidewinder today; snaking around the hills in a never-ending "S". I spend the morning in the shade and with the wind, it's quite cold. I run into Phil at about 9 a.m. He's making his way from Tehachapi Pass to Campo. We talk trail a bit, and agree that our days are made up of thinking, and work. I tell him about how some days, near the beginning, the heat from the dirt would reflect back up to my face and suffocate me like a Boa Constrictor wrapped around my head. "That's just the trail giving you a big ol' kiss," he laughs.
I continue on. I climb the sidewinder, feeling weak. I have a headache. A runner and his dog pass me. I find some consistent sun around noon and decide to take a nap. Naps outside are fabulous, I don't know why. I would think that threat of bugs would contradict this (and bugs are still why I don't cowboy camp), but it doesn't. I spread out my groundsheet, take off my shoes, lay down and put my floppy hat over my face. I'm hoping that the headache and fatigue can be solved with more sleep. I'm out almost instantly and nap for an hour.
Then it's back on the sidewinder, which happens to be marvelously maintained for the next 6-8 miles. The grade is so gentle, so friendly, even as it travels ever upward. I feel a little better, even though I'm moving slow. It takes a few hours to get down to the road. I sit on the side of the road, and try to look busy on my phone when cars pass by, so they don't think I need a ride. In actuality, I'm not getting any service, boo.
I hear tires on gravel and look up from my blank phone screen. A good-sized guy is getting out of the car. He asks if I'm hiking and if I want a ride to the Anderson's (Casa de Luna). "I drive up and down the road all day looking for hikers to pick up," he says. "Well, that sounds a little creepy when you put it that way," I say. He has a good laugh at that and I like him instantly. Ninja Tank is his trail name, and he is helping out the Anderson's for the day. I'm waiting on TnT, so Ninja Tank says he'll come back around in about 15 minutes.
Then Tnt come out from the brush, N-Tank pulls up, and we are on our way to Casa de Luna. We park in front of a modest house that has stuff everywhere, all over the place. I don't know where to look first. There are four couches making a square in the driveway, and a few men in Hawaiian shirts are sitting there, drinking PBR. As I open the trunk, they start slow clapping. I take a bow.
Casa de Luna is casual and comfortable; Hawaiian shirts are encouraged to "de-stress". I'm handed a beer and Terry Anderson, the head bad ass of the house, comes out and gives each of us a hug. She is holing an envelope in her hand. "Now," she said, "I want to get all of your opinions on this." She hands the envelope to me. Inside is a letter:
I'm stunned. Someone sent this to her? Someone went through such effort to hurt a woman who has spent so much time, money and effort to support this thru hiking community. The gall. We all sit on the couches for a while and ponder who would do such a thing. "It's the entitlement that's sweeping its way across this community," Terry opines. Personally, I don't think this is a case of entitlement. I think this is a case of Asshole.
Some new people walk up, and I see the girl from yesterday whom I found unpleasant. I can see now that she is even younger than I thought, maybe even under 20. I decide to blame her rudeness on youth, and let go of my negative feelings. TnT wrangle a guy named Sasquatch into a ride to the nearest restaurant. He has a rental car that is so small, it's like getting squished into a clown car. Ninja Tank meets us at the restaurant, and we all order food.
Sasquatch is very tall and thin. He seems to always be moving some part of his body, and I get the sense that he is full of non-stop thoughts. He's extremely friendly. Ninja Tank is more quiet, but I think he astutely takes everything around him in.
The food comes, but I can't eat. I feel like I'm burning up. I'm nauseous, and my headache comes back ten fold. I think I'm going to vomit. It's almost exactly what I felt like after my 20 mile hiking day. I try to ride it out, but finally have to ask Ninja Tank to give me a ride back to Casa de Luna.
In N-Tank's car, I tell him some of the struggles with boredom I've had on the trail. He says he had the same thing, and ended up listening to a lot of music and audio-books to get him through. He hiked some of the trail in 2013; the full trail in 2014. We trail gossip the rest of the way back. Thank you, Ninja Tank. I hope we meet again!
Back at camp, I feel like I'm going to miss night-time Casa de Luna shenanigans, but there's nothing I can do about it. I travel back into the grove of Madrones in the back yard, where dozens of camp spots are hidden. It's pretty neat that they have all this. I fall into my tent, willing myself not to throw up all over everything. The wind starts to howl, and it's quite chilly tonight. I force my eyes closed; sleep, Amy, sleep. I do eventually sleep, but the sickness doesn't recede until about 3am, the same time that the wind suddenly stops, replaced by a deep silence, and a bright white moon emerges to watch over Casa de Luna.


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Troubleshoot iOS SDK
No such module 'HyperTrack'
One of the reason when it happens is when after installing the sdkthrough cocoapods, you might be opening .xcodeproj. Make sure you always use the .xcworkspace file to open your project in Xcode, instead of the .xcodeproj.
type 'HyperTrack' has no member 'functionName'
When you see a method reference in the documentation and get an error while using it after installing the SDK. First check the changelog and see if this method is added in a version greater than your current sdk version. If it is then do a
pod update from the terminal.
Xcode 9 Compilation issues
After upgrading to Xcode 9, you will face compilation issue in Hypertrack related to zlib and Sqlite3.
Swift language version
Ensure that the pods are getting compiled on Swift 3.2. To do this, open build settings for the Pods project inside the Xcode workspace, and search for "swift language version". This value should be Swift 3.2.
zlib issue
Error : Redefinition of module 'zlib'
Fix : Remove zlib module.modulemap
rm <Project Directory>/Pods/GzipSwift/zlib/module.modulemap
We are using a dependency
GzipSwift in our code for compressing data that we send to our servers. This helps in improving sdk's battery performance as well as low data consumption.
GzipSwift internally uses zlib. In iOS 11 SDK (present in Xcode 9, apple included zlib in objc module map .Since zlib is now present in iOS 11 SDK(present in Xcode 9) as well as in
GzipSwift. We can fix this, but fixing this will mean breaking things on Xcode 8.
CSQLite issue
Error : CSQLite not found in Sqlite at
import CSQLite statement
Fix : Replace CSQlite with Sqlite3.
import SQLite3
In iOS 11 SDK (present in Xcode 9), the CSQlite class is now renamed to Sqlite3.


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Down Lane
Pedestrian strip replaced with white line
Paint brushes to be moved & differentiation at road crossing to Limnerslease
The Avenue
Trimmed back to improve safety for pedestrians
Ditch deepened to improve drainage
Pond - Withies Lane
Silt removed and re-sited
Minor landscape improvements to surroundings - reseeded.
Village Sign
Following a great deal of work and a full consultation, Compton Parish Council submitted plans for a Village Sign. You can comment HERE. Application no 16/P/01884
Cemetery Hand Rail
Having consulted with those who need some assistance in accessing the cemetery, Compton Parish Council agreed to fund the installation of a handrail at the cemetery, which, was installed by Watts Gallery.
Compton Parish Council website was produced. We hope you find it useful.
For further details see the minutes of meetings of view the check list
VAS - Vehicle Activated Sign
It was agreed that we could have a 30MPH sign with a camera but instead we received a duplicate version of the old one, which said 'Slow Down'. The traffic committee has gained approval to replace it and must now agree funding and time lines.
Parish Council Review
The Parish Council Review compared our activity and overall effectiveness with other Parish Councils. As a result it was decided that the clerk would spend 2 hours a week in Compton (Thurs pm at Watts Gallery), would copy in relevant councillors on all correspondence and the PC would consider monthly meetings if needed.
CPC contributed to independent surveys
To inform our input into the local plan, Compton Parish Council contributed towards an independent SHMA carried out by GRA (Guildford Residents' Association) and a traffic survey plus a landscape assessment.
Himalayan Balsam Clearance
Residents came out in force in the summer of 2016 to help clear the woodlands of this attractive invader that spreads like wild fire! Each year residents take to the woods and each year we believe there is less that the previous year, so it must be working. Drinks in the Withies afterwards make it worth the effort!
Play Area
Following consultation Compton Parish Council will introduce an extension to the play area as part of a two-part scheme beginning in 2017. The scheme will incorporate an adventure trail, a zip wire and new fencing as well as a facility for disabled children.
War Memorial
Cllr Sharples and the Clerk are in the process of getting quotes from a very limited pool of people with the necessary skills and availability to do the work. Work to be done includes filling cracks, checking electrics and re-painting names on the plaque.


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ONYC Fro-Out Curling Wand Review/Tutorial
Published On: December 3, 2014 | Filed Under: extensions, Hair | by: LexiWithTheCurls | 0 comment
My ONYC Fro-Out hair is really keeping up. It's so easy to maintain plus it looks and feels like my real hair! I haven't experienced crazy shedding or tangling. Recently I did a video so you can see how well it curls. I used a bigger wand for looser curls:
I am wearing two 22″ bundles and one 24″ bundle (about 2.5 of the bundles were used). The hair was custom colored by the owner Thelma
Look out for more videos of me trying out different styles. You can see it straightened here . I am also going to do flexi rods and bantu knots to see the results.
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The Quidditch Premier League can today announce that brooms and hoops for the 2017 season will be provided by Two Hands Events.
'Two Hands have immediately set themselves up as purveyors of quality equipment for our sport,' Director of the Quidditch Premier League Jack Lennard said. 'The hoops and brooms they provide for our 2017 season will match the high level of play that the Quidditch Premier League will bring to the UK this season, and I'm looking forward to working with them on this project.'
All equipment will feature the Quidditch Premier League's distinctive brand, and will ensure all players have everything they need to perform at their very best this summer. The team at Two Hands Events represents a group of incredibly experienced members of the community, and it's from this background that the quality and safety of the equipment used by the Quidditch Premier League will come.
'We can't wait to get started on this project with the team over at the Quidditch Premier League,' said Two Hands Events Director Matthew Guenzel. 'Everyone involved is really excited to push the boundaries of what this sport is about. Let's go and #changethegametogether.'


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Sunday, February 15, 2009
Deep, Dark Depression
Yes, I'm in deep, dark depression. Ayi left Saturday morning and we already miss her terribly. She made it back to Beijing with no problems. Flying is stressful enough as it is, can you imagine having to change airplanes 3 times in a country where you don't speak the language? She is one amazing woman. I'm wallowing so in my own self-pity that I hardly have the strength to sit and type...me....sad....miss.....Ayi......ummmmm.....
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Praise the Lord she got home w/o any problems. MR
- February 15, 2009 at 8:13 PM
- Seth and Beth said...
I'm sorry Jan, it's obvious what blessing she is to you and how big a part of your family she is!! But I'm glad that she was able to visit you, even if it was only for a short time, I hope you are reunited with her again soon!! Hang in there!!
- February 16, 2009 at 7:48 AM
Glad to hear she is home safe and sound and with a successful trip, will hopefully return again before too long. She didn't, by chance, happen leave some of her dumplings in the freezer for the grandma's to sample. Nobody, like NOBODY, can make them like she can!!
- February 16, 2009 at 11:16 AM
- Me Me Me said...
I'm glad she got home safe but sad for y'all! I'm sure she wanted to stay!
- February 16, 2009 at 3:40 PM
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The Myrtle Point Herald published an article this week:
Coquille Police taking back unwanted prescription drugs October 28.
The address is:
Coquille Police Department
851 N. Central Blvd.
Coquille, OR
The dropoff time is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. only
The Coquille Police Department cannot accept any liquid medication or needles or sharps. Only pills and patches will be accepted.
This is great news for the citizens of Myrtle Point, Coquille, and surrounding areas! The Coquille Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 14th opportunity in seven years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. The service is FREE and ANONYMOUS, and no questions will be asked.
In the 13 previous Take Back events, DEA and law enforcement partners have taken in over 8.1 million pounds – more than 4,050 TONS of pills!
By participating in the Take Back Event you are personally helping to protect your safety, the safety of others, and the environment! Studies have found that American's usual method of disposing of unused medication by flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash are safety and health hazards as they filter into water and trash systems in the local area.
So if you have unused or unwanted medications that are pills and patches (only), please participate in this Take Back Event on October 28, 2017 at the Coquille Police Department from 10 a.m. to Noon.
Please call the Coquille Police department for additional information at (541) 396-2114.


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(The above photo is the welcome sign that is currently on display at Hanifl Family Wild Woods. The tribute sign will be crafted in late summer, and may not resemble the sign above.)
For sponsorships of $1,000 or more, donors can honor a child, grandchild or a loved one with a personal message up to 50 characters long (including spaces).
Examples include:
Dedicated to my grandson, Tim Smith. Love Grandpa! (50 characters)
For my grandkids, Joy and Tom –Bill and Cindy Cole (50 characters)
For $500 Member Music donors, craft a personal message or honor someone by name with up to 30 characters (including spaces)
Examples include:
Tim "the Entertainer" Watson (28 characters)
Gpa Bill and Gma Sue Johnson (28 characters)
For more information about the tribute sign and how you can name a loved one, please call Brenda Teats at 952.431.9361.


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Energy and Planning White Papers
23 May 2007
Energy and Planning White Papers
The Energy White Paper published today was given 'seven out of 1ten' by the Energy Networks Association. Working against a scorecard of the ten key issues that the White Papers must address, the end of term report was 'making progress, but could do better'.
Nick Goodall, Chief Executive of ENA said, 'Networks need to be at the heart of Government energy policy, throughout this review process we have strived to ensure that the often forgotten networks are high on the agenda to ensure ongoing security of supply. It is important that the White Paper provides us with certainty and guidance to enable network companies to deliver the massive investment and new build that is needed to deliver the Governments energy objectives.
"I have set out the 10 points that we want to see in the White paper and I believe that 7 have been addressed so far, so there is some way to go to realising the objectives of the White Paper. We want the Government to address the regulatory framework so that it can deliver long term investment in the networks. There are good intentions within the White Paper, but we need to see more action."
10 points for the energy network sector:
- Importance of the networks must feature in all aspects of the Energy White Paper.
- On generation mix we need a realistic approach to generation choices that can facilitate clear planning horizons.
- Planning reform is crucial to energy development and achieving security of supply.
- Europe must feature with strong support for the Commission's liberalisation agenda.
- Bringing the three pillars of energy policy together (security, sustainability and affordability) must be a key White Paper objective.
- The need for longer-term planning and deeper investment horizons is essential. The energy sector will need to invest £bns and therefore require long term certainty on investment return.
- The challenge of skills must feature with an emphasis on Government supporting more occupation based qualifications.
- The role of Ofgem should be explicitly addressed with a call for the Regulator to establish greater equality between cost reduction, sustainability and investment.
- Network upgrade and the timely opportunity to build more complex networks must be recognised by the Government and therefore be addressed in future price reviews.
- Certainty and a stable policy environment should be secured through a carbon regime based around a robust and long term EU ETS and overseen by a UK 'Climate Change Committee'.
Turning to the Planning White Paper, which was published on Monday, Nick said "it echoes our calls for a more streamlined, simplified and responsive planning structure. It ticks all the boxes on major infrastructure development and speeding up the process based on national priorities".
However, Nick added a caution, "the balance of energy development and the concerns of the local communities must be acknowledged in the system, failure to address this will lead to protracted and unnecessary litigation."


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**Side note** My stylist was acting crazy, I swore he was on drugs, and guess what? I saw him on an episode of Intervention last week. Turns out, around the time he botched my hair, he was addicted to Meth and Cocaine!!}
My hair grew to a decent length after this mishap, but it took a good 5 years!
Once it got long, whenever I scheduled a trim (every 6-10 weeks), my stylist would cut 2-3 inches off my hard earned length. I have also had highlights done at too high volume bleach, and literally melt my hair off... (pictured below)
ponytail everyday. I would also wear those fake ponytail hair pieces to cover it up.
At work a few months ago, I noticed my boss' hair was growing at an alarming rate. I made a comment to her one day, and she mentioned she had bought these "hair growing vitamins" so her hair would be long for her wedding. I was skeptical at first because I've tried everything, including putting Jell-O plain gelatin packets in my drink once a day. After I commented, I began observing her hair for a few weeks. After about a month her hair had grown close to 2 inches! It was amazing! She showed me what she used, and I immediately went and bought them.
I have been noticing lately how long my hair is getting (in the back it touches my bra strap!), and I can only attribute it to these wonder-pills.
I went to the salon on Thursday and got a full highlight and a cut. We took about 2" off the length to better blend the layers, so I went and bought a new bottle of this stuff. I am so excited to finally be getting long, pretty hair.
Disclaimer: I'm not sure these results will work for everyone. I should mention that I am very careful with my hair. I only wash it every other day, and I condition it every day, and I NEVER USE A FLAT IRON or curling iron.


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Title of Bulletin Board: Here Comes The Sun!
Category: Sun Safety
Suggested Grade Level: k-12
Materials: border, yellow background paper, letter cut-outs, sun cut-outs, cloud cut-outs, sharpie, scissors, stapler, printer
This board has a decorative border and a yellow background. The top of the board reads, �Here Comes the Sun� and the bottom reads �Stay Cool! Don�t Burn.� In between the lines, there are eight suns with a cloud. Each cloud has a tip written on it for protecting your skin from the sun.
I made the clouds by typing out each tip in a word document. I made the font large enough to see from 4-5 feet away and then printed them each out (landscape). Next, I drew a cloud with a sharpie around the words on the page and then cut around the sharpie to create a cloud.
This is a great bulletin board to post in your school for students and parents to see. It is a beautiful, creative way to provide some great tips for staying safe in the sun.
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I make it a point that every 2-3 weeks I have a "Pamper Jamie" day. You know how stress is so its a day wherein I take care of all my vanity "kakikayan" needs to make me feel good. Usually I wake up late in the weekends so I have to scrunch the activities that it will fit the few hours left before the mall closes. lol.Thus, you can see that I look harassed. I decided to go to Beauty & Butter as it was not crowded that time. Yeah it's the weekend and of course I'm not the only one with the pampering needs and all the places seem so jam-packed.
The ExperienceWhat I like about the place is that it doesn't feel crowded. Though there are a lot of people, the space for each individual is big that it will make one feel really rested and cozy. I waited for awhile but not a bit bored coz I just browse their magazines for the makeup and stuffs.hehe. The sounds were upbeat so it's more of an enjoying experience rather than relaxing (sleeping,lol). The service for me however is not to my expectations. The first time I went here, I surely love the way they treated me that's why I opted for a round two. But this time, when I decided to blog about them, they gave me just a so-so service. Two attendants waited on me and while I love how the other attendant pampered my feet, the other one cared for my hands carelessly. It seemed she was rushing that I felt pain while she was cleaning my nails. This was actually the first time I felt tortured..haha..sorry for the term but it was really the worst, I did like my polish though. For the price I paid, overall, I think I can get the same services and results for a cheaper price.
|Inside the place
|You know now why I need this BADLY
|They got an ipad to entertain their customers. No games though, just good for surfing
|I was rushing to get all my kakikayan activities done..thus, haggard.
|Loving my nails
|Nails with my bedazzled cell. See how much I love PINK!
I'm not gonna judge them with this experience. I love them during my first visit, so maybe it was just a bad day for them..we'll see.:)


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New District Preschool at Hedges Seeking Applicants
We are currently seeking applicants for a new preschool at Hedges. Fully funded through a Montana Preschool Development grant, this school will serve kids from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with free breakfast and lunch for all students.
We have room for 18 kids and eligibility is based on need. Potential students must be four years of age at or before Sept. 10. Families must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty line.
The school starts in early December and applications are due by Nov. 25. Please complete the four forms below and submit them to Hedges Elementary School, 827 4th Avenue East. Call 751-4090 for more information, or email email@example.com.
Enrollment Form
Income Eligibility Form
Student Health Form
Pre-School Questionaire
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What has four wheels, a motor, a refrigerator and a sink?
Throw in a green umbrella and you have Jamie L. Jones' espresso and cappuccino stand at the corner of Calvert and Fayette streets.
Ms. Jones, an aspiring actress who has put her waitressing experience to entrepreneurial use, set up the black-and-red stand outside the Clarence Mitchell Courthouse about two weeks ago. Her partner in the venture is Peter Winer, a financial planner.


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We bring deep insight to every project, a shrewd eye for detail and uncovering nonsense.
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Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) August 18, 2016
CME Outfitters (CMEO), a leading accredited provider in continuing medical education, announces a new Live and On Demand activity on Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) – namely Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) entitled Optimizing Care in IBD: Evidence, Cost, and Patient Goals. The diseases discussed in this activity all have low remission rates, which indicates that current treatment approaches are not achieving optimal results. In this webcast, which is supported by a grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals, U.S.A., expert faculty will highlight the clinical progression of IBD and its impact on patient outcomes and treatment choices. Russell D. Cohen, MD, FACG, AGAF, Thomas A. Ullman, MD, and Huda-Marie Kandah, PharmD, BCPS will address risk/benefit of treatment options, direct and indirect cost, and clinical considerations critical to informed decisions about treatment plans for individuals with IBD. Following the sixty-minute live webcast, there will be a thirty-minute interactive Q&A session, during which participants will be able to ask and receive answers for their questions on the topics covered.
The premiere date of this live activity is Thursday, September 8th, 2016 at 12:00pm ET, with the Q&A session beginning at 1:00pm and ending at 1:30pm. A taped re-air will play at 4:00pm - 5:30pm ET and an enduring On Demand webcast will be launched at a later date. For more information on this activity or to register, click here.
About CME Outfitters, LLC
CME Outfitters develops and distributes live, recorded and web-based, outcomes- and evidence-based educational activities to thousands of clinicians each year and offers expert accreditation and outcome services for non-accredited organizations. CME Outfitters focuses on delivering education to specialty audiences, with strong expertise in neuroscience, inflammatory, infectious, and autoimmune diseases, and cardiovascular disease. For a complete list of certified activities and more information, visit http://www.cmeoutfitters.com or call 877.CME.PROS (877.263.7767).
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Founded on April 17th,1881 a portion of Orange and Wake Counties became known as Durham County, then later in 1911 another portion of Wake County was transformed into Durham County and became known as Carr Township. Durham County covers an area of 298 square miles. The county seat is Durham, which is the only incorporated city located within the county.
Durham County and the city of Durham received its name in honor of Dr. Bartlett Snipes Durham, who was responsible for the donation of the land on which the railroad station was once located. The county is made up of six townships, which include Carr, Durham, Lebanon, Mangum, Oak Grove and Triangle.
Durham County is most noted for the world famous Duke University and is mostly a Democratic county with 40% of the population being African American. Durham County has shown that it will usually vote for a democratic candidate in any election. To date the last time that the county voted for a Republican presidential candidate was in 1972.
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Manager's Report
June 27, 2016
State Shared Revenue
"If the State can afford to cut business taxes by $3 billion over the last five years, they can afford to fully fund revenue sharing." That quote from Robert Kleine (former State of Michigan Treasurer) during a news conference simply sums up how the State of Michigan – over the last 15 years – has prioritized State needs over essential services at the local level; namely, police, fire departments, schools, road maintenance, and much more. Then Kleine got really blunt: "The State has failed our cities. We have a dysfunctional system of local government organization and financing. The entire system needs to be overhauled. We cannot have a strong state without strong communities.
This is the sentiment of many people at the state level and the Michigan Municipal League, as well. Chris Hackbarth, Director of State Affairs for the Michigan Municipal League (MML) has put together a document called Municipal Finance Reform and it pretty well shows what the State is doing and continues to do. What we are glad to see is the MML is becoming proactive in bringing this to the forefront. I will continue to keep you updated on this important subject.
Freedom Festival
The volunteers of the Freedom Festival have been working hard to have an outstanding festival for our community in 2016. Events will start Thursday, June 30 and will continue through Sunday, July 3. The fireworks will take place on Saturday evening, July 2. Our gratitude to the many volunteers will make all these events happen. We thank them and bless them for their efforts.
DTE Energy
A pamphlet has been put out by a group with concerns about the new outside meters being installed by Detroit Edison. I have called Detroit Edison and they are sending us informational pamphlets that respond to these questions and also empathetically indicate that they have been reviewed by the Public Services Commission. The Public Services Commission has responded positively in terms of the outside meters. We are hoping that we will have this information by the time the Council meeting commences. I will be continuing to monitor these questions about DTE's meters.
Summer Recreation Programs
We are happy to say that the activities in the park are overwhelming. The numbers of boys and girls registered are beyond last year's numbers at this time. Our new Parks and Recreation Director Scott Cuthrell is doing an excellent job as a hands-on director.
Village Employees
The Village employees have been doing an outstanding job and we would like to take a moment to thank them for all of their hard work. Every department – from the police department, to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, to the Department of Public Works – has worked very hard to make this community a great place to live. We commend them for their efforts.


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Polaris Hexon Waterproof Jacket. One of the best all-around high-performance waterproof jackets that money can buy.
"The Hexon is at sometimes the only thing that keeps us riding through apocalyptic conditions..." — Cycling Weekly
The Hexon is a super lightweight performance fit jacket in a waterproof and breathable 2.5 layer nylon fabric. This waterproof cycling jacket has a coated water resistant front zip with a back flap and a rear security pocket with laser cut welded zip insertion. The jacket seals by means of a drawcord collar and hem and adjustable velcro cuffs on the sleeves. Styling includes reflective graphics and logos for low light visibility,
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Colour: Black/White
Brand: Polaris
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A vital part of being able to use some of today's hottest technologies and gadgets is a broadband connection to the Internet. Although getting connected is a somewhat mundane topic, we start here because it's a basic requirement for us to get the most out of the more sexy gadgets that I profile in the upcoming pages. Having a broadband Internet connection will enable you to communicate and collaborate more easily with friends and business associates, and send and receive emails, photographs, music, videos, and other new forms of information with ease.
We also begin here because many of us are still tied to slower dialup-connections and may be looking to evaluate the best options for broadband service. Three of the most popular forms of broadband connection are cable modem, integrated services digital network (ISDN), and digital subscriber line (DSL). With any of these, you get the benefit of a faster connection plus always-on connectivity to the Internet. The benefit of this always-on connectivity is that there's no waiting for dialups to get connected; you simply open your browser and begin accessing the Internet. In terms of access speed, a broadband connection is generally defined as one that runs at over 200 kbps (kilobits per second) in both directions for uploading and downloading. This is a significant improvement over standard dialup connections which go up to only 56 kbps.


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Understanding the Characteristics of Children with ADHD
The characteristics of children with ADHD vary from child to child. Some are more active than others while the child down the street seems to visit the emergency room at least once a month.
ADHD Symptoms in Children
Sometimes, it may seem difficult to tell if a child really has ADHD or not. Each child is different and can have varying symptoms. Would you like to know the list of ADHD symptoms in children? Read on to learn more.
Get the Facts on Grants for Tutoring Children with ADHD
Having trouble helping your ADHD child achieve success in their schoolwork? Is homework an overwhelming and time consuming process in your home? Do not let finances keep you from finding help. Read on to learn about grants for tutoring children with ADHD.
Facts about the Effects of ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactiivity disorder has a profound impact upon everyone closely associated with it. It's important to understand the effects of ADHD and how it affects every aspect of a person's life, as well as the lives of the people around them.
Attention Deficit Disorder Statistics: How ADD Can Affect Your Child
The attention deficit disorder statistics in this article will help you understand how the disorder affects people physically, emotionally, and in terms of learning and discipline.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Statistics
It seems like more and more children today are being diagnosed with ADHD. But just how many children with ADHD are there? Are boys or girls more likely to be diagnosed? Read on for answers to these questions with a look at attention deficit hyperactivity disorder statistics.
How to Plan and Implement a Schedule for your ADHD Child
Learn how schedules can help your child with ADHD. This article describes several types of ADHD schedules that are specific to children with the disorder.
Support for Parents of Children with ADHD
Find support for parents of children with ADHD. As you learn what ADHD is, be proactive and ask the doctor about parental support systems. They are out there and finding this kind of support can make a huge difference.
Advice on How to Handle Children with ADHD
Wondering how to handle children with ADHD? Here are a collection of ideas to help parents to support their children with ADHD in all areas of their lives.
Typical Behaviors of Children with ADHD
Hyperactivity, lack of attention, and forgetfulness are all symptoms which can be common occurrences seen in ADHD children behavior. Behavior issues and trouble in school can often bring these symptoms to light. Read on to learn more about the typical behaviors of children with ADHD.
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